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Jean-Lucβs first instinct was to reach out and steady her, but he knew by now that no matter how clumsy Bea may be, she always seemed to come out of it in one piece. ( Still, the part of him that still felt like a big brother despite their age felt his heart rate increase every time she nearly hurt herself )Β βSometime next week? Hm, I guess I can wait here that long, but my boss might not be thrilled.β Tapping his fingers absentmindedly on the arm of the chair, he made a show of settling in. It was good-natured - as if Luc had it in him to be anything else - but he still huffed. The reminder never grew old.Β βYou are, of course, my mistake.β Despite the teasing lilt, his smile was nothing but fond as he backed down immediately. Jean-Luc had his share of flaws, but he never argued unless it was necessary, especially with his siblings.Β βBut how do I know you wonβt throw it away the second I leave?β He asked in the stern tone reserved exclusively for those with the last name Delacour. A smile was quick to blossom on his face, and he nodded.Β βI thought youβd never ask. What are you in the mood for?β
βMake yourself at home,β she replied with a tightlipped smile. The twins were close, best friends even. She would not mind the company even if he really did spend an entire week in the office but she imagined he would get bored every time she had to leave him there to translate... and he would distract her when she was trying to get other work done. Maaaybe it wasnβt the best idea. She mock scoffed, holding the apple up. βYou have no faith in me, do you?β she asked, the pressed the fruit to her lips while she contemplated his question. Yes, she was eating an apple, planning lunch and talking about dinner all at the same time. βHm...Something light enough to hold us over, but not something thatβs going to fill us up before family dinner. Iβm thinking... that cute little bakery down the street?β Really, the cafe had been on her mind all day. They had the best pumpkin scones all year round, and sheβd been craving one all week so she was using her brotherβs visit as an excuse to go get one.














